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Horticulture Industry Unites to Urge VAT Removal on Sunscreen for Outdoor Workers

A coalition of leading horticulture and landscape industry organisations has today announced the submission of a joint letter to the UK Government, calling for the removal of VAT on SPF 30+ sunscreen. The letter follows a revealing survey by the Chartered Institute of...

Consultation on Improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain for brownfield development

DEFRA have opened a consultation on Improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain for minor, medium and brownfield development. This consultation includes options around extending exemptions, simplifying the small sites metric and increasing ease of access to...

Consultation on Biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure (England)

DEFRA have opened a consultation on Biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects in England.  The government is proposing introducing BNG for nationally significant infrastructure projects from May 2026 to provide a clear framework for...

Boost for woodlands – research to tackle plant pests & diseases

On May 6th DEFRA announced British woodlands and trees will benefit from new research aimed at boosting protection against pests and diseases.  17 new research projects to improve tree health and resilience through the Centre for Forest Protection – a...

Plant Health – international trade and controlled consignments, 2020-2024

To be released on 23 October 2025.  This experimental statistic will bring together information on the international trade in plants and plant products of the UK/GB and on the trade in controlled plants and plant products that are notified to plant health...

UK-EU Summit

The removal of plant health certificates, which the government has calculated will save businesses around £25 per certificate.Routine checks on certain imports from the EU for products including plants and plant products will be removed, reducing the current cost of...

Upcoming Events

Northern Branch Visit - Sheffield Botanical Gardens & Pictorial Meadows
25 June 2025

Northern Branch Visit - Sheffield Botanical Gardens & Pictorial Meadows

The Northern Branch are arranging a visit on Wednesday 25th June to include a...

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Eastern Branch Visit - Beth Chatto Gardens and Nursery, Essex
27 June 2025

Eastern Branch Visit - Beth Chatto Gardens and Nursery, Essex

SAVE THE DATE The Eastern Branch will be visiting Beth Chatto Gardens and Nursery,...

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